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Saleem Shahzad
Pakistani journalist and author
Born
1970 55 years ago
Died
May 30th, 2011 14 years ago — 41 years old
Worked as a journalist with a focus on Pakistan’s security and intelligence issues. Contributed to various publications, including the Asia Times Online and the Pakistani newspaper Daily Times. Authored the book 'Inside Al-Qaeda and the Taliban: Beyond Bin Laden and 9/11', providing insights into extremist groups and their operations. Reported on critical events such as the rise of the Taliban and the political dynamics in Pakistan. Shahzad was kidnapped and murdered in 2011, and his death raised significant concerns regarding press freedom in Pakistan.
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